Among the following, which does not belong to sporophytic generation in Pinus?
A
Roots
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B
Endosperm
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C
Dwarf shoot
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D
Long shoot
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Solution
The correct option is B Endosperm Megaspore represents the first cell of the female gametophyte produced by reduction division from megaspore mother cell. The megaspore develops into female prothallus or endosperm. Endosperm is formed before fertilisation. Hence, it belongs to gametophytic phase.